TEXTURE:
A model poses at the David Hart presentation. According to WGSN Men's Editor Matt Feniger "texture in outerwear" is among the most important stories for men this fall."
Among the must have accessories for men: "the long, luxe take on the knit scarf."

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TEXTURE:
A model poses at the David Hart presentation. According to WGSN Men's Editor Matt Feniger "texture in outerwear" is among the most important stories for men this fall."
Among the must have accessories for men: "the long, luxe take on the knit scarf."

TEXTURE:
A model poses at the David Hart presentation. According to...WGSN Men's Editor Matt Feniger "texture in outerwear" is among the...most important stories for men this fall."
Among the must have...accessories for men: "the long, luxe take on the knit scarf."

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Monica Schipper / Getty Images

PLAID:
A model poses at the David Hart presentation. Plaid continues to be a key trend for men in everything from suiting to accessories.

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PLAID:
A model poses at the David Hart presentation. Plaid continues to be a key trend for men in everything from suiting to accessories.

PLAID:
A model poses at the David Hart presentation. Plaid...continues to be a key trend for men in everything from suiting to...accessories.

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OXBLOOD: A model walks the runway at Nicholas K. WGSN's Jaclyn Jones calls "ox blood and Chinese New Years red" two of the hottest colors in 2014 for women and men.

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OXBLOOD: A model walks the runway at Nicholas K. WGSN's Jaclyn Jones calls "ox blood and Chinese New Years red" two of the hottest colors in 2014 for women and men.

OXBLOOD: A model walks the runway at Nicholas K. WGSN's Jaclyn Jones...calls "ox blood and Chinese New Years red" two of the hottest colors...in 2014 for women and men.

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Jemal Countess / Getty Images

EVENING PINE
A model walks the runway at the Jason Wu Fall 2014 Runway. "Evening Pine" is another hue Jones cites as important for the fall color story.

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EVENING PINE
A model walks the runway at the Jason Wu Fall 2014 Runway. "Evening Pine" is another hue Jones cites as important for the fall color story.

EVENING PINE
A model walks the runway at the Jason Wu Fall 2014...Runway. "Evening Pine" is another hue Jones cites as important for the...fall color story.

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BOLD PRINTS
A model walks the runway at the Thakoon fashion show. "Bold, manipulated prints" will carry over from spring in women's wear according to Jones.

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BOLD PRINTS
A model walks the runway at the Thakoon fashion show. "Bold, manipulated prints" will carry over from spring in women's wear according to Jones.

BOLD PRINTS
A model walks the runway at the Thakoon fashion show...."Bold, manipulated prints" will carry over from spring in women's wear...according to Jones.

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Randy Brooke / Getty Images for Tommy Hilfiger

ACTIVE OUTERWEAR
A model walks the runway at Tommy Hilfiger. "Outerwear continues to evolve as weather conditions become more extreme in recent years." According to Jones. Hilfiger's ski-bunny inspired collection featured several hot trends from plaid to utilitarian boots to furs and thermal knits.

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ACTIVE OUTERWEAR
A model walks the runway at Tommy Hilfiger. "Outerwear continues to evolve as weather conditions become more extreme in recent years." According to Jones. Hilfiger's ski-bunny inspired collection featured several hot trends from plaid to utilitarian boots to furs and thermal knits.

ACTIVE OUTERWEAR
A model walks the runway at Tommy Hilfiger...."Outerwear continues to evolve as weather conditions become more...extreme in recent years." According to Jones. Hilfiger's ski-bunny...inspired collection featured several hot trends from plaid to...utilitarian boots to furs and thermal knits.

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Jemal Countess / Getty Images

FUR FOR MEN
A model walks the runway at the Billy Reid Men's fashion show. "Fur in all its forms, from real to synthetics are very big this season." According to WGSN's Jaclyn Jones. WGSN Men's Editor Matt Feniger predicts fur to catch on for men on the upper ends of the retail spectrum with liner and collar details trickling down to mass market.
"For me, it's about wanting and needing that extra layer of warmth and luxury while still having a rugged edge." Reid said backstage at his NYFW show.
Another hot men's trend for fall: the return of brown, beige and camel.

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FUR FOR MEN
A model walks the runway at the Billy Reid Men's fashion show. "Fur in all its forms, from real to synthetics are very big this season." According to WGSN's Jaclyn Jones. WGSN Men's Editor Matt Feniger predicts fur to catch on for men on the upper ends of the retail spectrum with liner and collar details trickling down to mass market.
"For me, it's about wanting and needing that extra layer of warmth and luxury while still having a rugged edge." Reid said backstage at his NYFW show.
Another hot men's trend for fall: the return of brown, beige and camel.

FUR FOR MEN
A model walks the runway at the Billy Reid Men's...fashion show. "Fur in all its forms, from real to synthetics are very...big this season." According to WGSN's Jaclyn Jones. WGSN Men's Editor...Matt Feniger predicts fur to catch on for men on the upper ends of the...retail spectrum with liner and collar details trickling down to mass...market.
"For me, it's about wanting and needing that extra layer...of warmth and luxury while still having a rugged edge." Reid said...backstage at his NYFW show.
Another hot men's trend for fall: the...return of brown, beige and camel.

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Jemal Countess / Getty Images

GRAPHICS AND SPORTY INFLUENCES
A model walks the runway at the Jeremy Scott Fashion show. Graphic prints and sporty influences continue to be big in Fall 2014.

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GRAPHICS AND SPORTY INFLUENCES
A model walks the runway at the Jeremy Scott Fashion show. Graphic prints and sporty influences continue to be big in Fall 2014.

GRAPHICS AND SPORTY INFLUENCES
A model walks the runway at the...Jeremy Scott Fashion show. Graphic prints and sporty influences...continue to be big in Fall 2014.

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Frazer Harrison / (Credit too long, see caption)

FUR DETAILS
A model walks the runway at the Anna Sui fashion show. Sui's 1930's inspired collection featured a plethora of fur and fur inspired looks, a trend Jones says is "here to stay in everything from coats to accessories."

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FUR DETAILS
A model walks the runway at the Anna Sui fashion show. Sui's 1930's inspired collection featured a plethora of fur and fur inspired looks, a trend Jones says is "here to stay in everything from coats to accessories."

FUR DETAILS
A model walks the runway at the Anna Sui fashion show....Sui's 1930's inspired collection featured a plethora of fur and fur...inspired looks, a trend Jones says is "here to stay in everything from...coats to accessories."

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Frazer Harrison / (Credit too long, see caption)

CHINESE NEW YEARS RED
Models walk the runway at the Anna Sui fashion show. The bright "Chinese New Years Red" featured in Sui's collection is one of the hottest colors this fall.

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CHINESE NEW YEARS RED
Models walk the runway at the Anna Sui fashion show. The bright "Chinese New Years Red" featured in Sui's collection is one of the hottest colors this fall.

CHINESE NEW YEARS RED
Models walk the runway at the Anna Sui...fashion show. The bright "Chinese New Years Red" featured in Sui's...collection is one of the hottest colors this fall.

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Neilson Barnard / Getty Images

ROUNDED SHOULDER
A model walks the runway at the Proenza Schouler fashion show. The rounded shouldered "cocoon" silhouette featured at Proenza Schouler "is going to be one of the more important shape stories for Fall 14" according to Jones who noticed the "natural architecture build on the shoulders" to be in contrast to the padded, built-upon shoulders of recent seasons.

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ROUNDED SHOULDER
A model walks the runway at the Proenza Schouler fashion show. The rounded shouldered "cocoon" silhouette featured at Proenza Schouler "is going to be one of the more important shape stories for Fall 14" according to Jones who noticed the "natural architecture build on the shoulders" to be in contrast to the padded, built-upon shoulders of recent seasons.

ROUNDED SHOULDER
A model walks the runway at the Proenza Schouler...fashion show. The rounded shouldered "cocoon" silhouette featured at...Proenza Schouler "is going to be one of the more important shape...stories for Fall 14" according to Jones who noticed the "natural...architecture build on the shoulders" to be in contrast to the padded,...built-upon shoulders of recent seasons.

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Neilson Barnard / (Credit too long, see caption)

PASTELS AND WINTER WHITE
A model walks the runway at the Ralph Lauren fashion show.
"Winter white and pastels are in." According to Jones, who cited the Lauren collection's soft pinks, lavenders, mauves and pearl greys as key colors for the trend.

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PASTELS AND WINTER WHITE
A model walks the runway at the Ralph Lauren fashion show.
"Winter white and pastels are in." According to Jones, who cited the Lauren collection's soft pinks, lavenders, mauves and pearl greys as key colors for the trend.

PASTELS AND WINTER WHITE
A model walks the runway at the Ralph...Lauren fashion show.
"Winter white and pastels are in." According...to Jones, who cited the Lauren collection's soft pinks, lavenders,...mauves and pearl greys as key colors for the trend.

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Neilson Barnard / (Credit too long, see caption)

PASTELS AND DRAPING
A model walks the runway at the Ralph Lauren fashion show. In addition to a softer color story for fall Lauren also continued to feature capes and draping in his collection for a looser silhouette.

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PASTELS AND DRAPING
A model walks the runway at the Ralph Lauren fashion show. In addition to a softer color story for fall Lauren also continued to feature capes and draping in his collection for a looser silhouette.

PASTELS AND DRAPING
A model walks the runway at the Ralph Lauren...fashion show. In addition to a softer color story for fall Lauren also...continued to feature capes and draping in his collection for a looser...silhouette.

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SEPARATES
A model walks the runway at the Michael Kors Autumn Winter 2014 fashion show.
"Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren and a few other designers lead the separates for evening trend, it's a very American sort of DIY casual influence." Jaclyn Jones of WGSN says.

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SEPARATES
A model walks the runway at the Michael Kors Autumn Winter 2014 fashion show.
"Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren and a few other designers lead the separates for evening trend, it's a very American sort of DIY casual influence." Jaclyn Jones of WGSN says.

MIXING LEATHER
A model presents an outfit by Herve Leger at New York Fashion Week.
Leather details on knitwear or mixed with denim, fur or luxury textiles carry over from spring into fall 2014.

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MIXING LEATHER
A model presents an outfit by Herve Leger at New York Fashion Week.
Leather details on knitwear or mixed with denim, fur or luxury textiles carry over from spring into fall 2014.

MIXING LEATHER
A model presents an outfit by Herve Leger at New...York Fashion Week.
Leather details on knitwear or mixed with...denim, fur or luxury textiles carry over from spring into fall 2014.

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Richard Drew / Associated Press

FUR ACESSORIES:
The Fall 2014 BCBG Max Azria collection is modeled at New York Fashion Week. Fur clutches, purses and even muffs (as pictured) are another way real fur and synthetics will be featured this fall.

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FUR ACESSORIES:
The Fall 2014 BCBG Max Azria collection is modeled at New York Fashion Week. Fur clutches, purses and even muffs (as pictured) are another way real fur and synthetics will be featured this fall.

FUR ACESSORIES:
The Fall 2014 BCBG Max Azria collection is modeled...at New York Fashion Week. Fur clutches, purses and even muffs (as...pictured) are another way real fur and synthetics will be featured...this fall.

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Bebeto Matthews / Associated Press

DYED AND TREATED FUR
Fashion from the J. Mendel Fall 2014 collection is modeled during New York Fashion Week.
"More, color, more patterns, more vivid tones for fall." Designer Gilles Mendel said of his collection. "I was inspired by the Russian ballet and the boldness of the costumes. Bringing plaid, pattern and jewel tones to the fur feels very of the moment, it's very right for now."

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DYED AND TREATED FUR
Fashion from the J. Mendel Fall 2014 collection is modeled during New York Fashion Week.
"More, color, more patterns, more vivid tones for fall." Designer Gilles Mendel said of his collection. "I was inspired by the Russian ballet and the boldness of the costumes. Bringing plaid, pattern and jewel tones to the fur feels very of the moment, it's very right for now."

DYED AND TREATED FUR
Fashion from the J. Mendel Fall 2014...collection is modeled during New York Fashion Week.
"More, color,...more patterns, more vivid tones for fall." Designer Gilles Mendel said...of his collection. "I was inspired by the Russian ballet and the...boldness of the costumes. Bringing plaid, pattern and jewel tones to...the fur feels very of the moment, it's very right for now."

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Richard Drew / Associated Press

TEXTURE:
The Michael Kors Fall 2014 collection is modeled during Fashion Week in New York.
Warm, brushed textures in knits and accessories will be a reoccurring story this fall.

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TEXTURE:
The Michael Kors Fall 2014 collection is modeled during Fashion Week in New York.
Warm, brushed textures in knits and accessories will be a reoccurring story this fall.

TEXTURE:
The Michael Kors Fall 2014 collection is modeled during...Fashion Week in New York.
Warm, brushed textures in knits and...accessories will be a reoccurring story this fall.

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Kathy Willens / Associated Press

GEOMETRY AND BLOCKING:
The Proenza Schouler Fall 2014 collection is modeled during Fashion Week in New York.
"Many collections featured takes on geometry and blocking this fall." Jaclyn Jones of WGSN says. "Proenza Schouler had an interesting take on the trend by blocking over patterns."

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GEOMETRY AND BLOCKING:
The Proenza Schouler Fall 2014 collection is modeled during Fashion Week in New York.
"Many collections featured takes on geometry and blocking this fall." Jaclyn Jones of WGSN says. "Proenza Schouler had an interesting take on the trend by blocking over patterns."

GEOMETRY AND BLOCKING:
The Proenza Schouler Fall 2014 collection is...modeled during Fashion Week in New York.
"Many collections featured...takes on geometry and blocking this fall." Jaclyn Jones of WGSN says...."Proenza Schouler had an interesting take on the trend by blocking...over patterns."

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DYED FUR:
A model presents the fall fashions of Anna Sui at New York Fashion Week.
Among the many fur looks available for fall brightly dyed fur outerwear is one of the more fashion forward takes on the trend.
"In some cases, the synthetic furs will be better able to show the color than the real furs this fall: you have more control in the dying process." Jaclyn Jones says of the trend.

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DYED FUR:
A model presents the fall fashions of Anna Sui at New York Fashion Week.
Among the many fur looks available for fall brightly dyed fur outerwear is one of the more fashion forward takes on the trend.
"In some cases, the synthetic furs will be better able to show the color than the real furs this fall: you have more control in the dying process." Jaclyn Jones says of the trend.

DYED FUR:
A model presents the fall fashions of Anna Sui at New...York Fashion Week.
Among the many fur looks available for fall...brightly dyed fur outerwear is one of the more fashion forward takes...on the trend.
"In some cases, the synthetic furs will be better...able to show the color than the real furs this fall: you have more...control in the dying process." Jaclyn Jones says of the trend.

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KNITWEAR FOR EVENING:
A model presents designs by Ralph Lauren.
That touch of a luxurious knit mixed with more standard evening fabrics is one of the ways American designers are reinterpreting nighttime dressing this fall.

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KNITWEAR FOR EVENING:
A model presents designs by Ralph Lauren.
That touch of a luxurious knit mixed with more standard evening fabrics is one of the ways American designers are reinterpreting nighttime dressing this fall.

KNITWEAR FOR EVENING:
A model presents designs by Ralph...Lauren.
That touch of a luxurious knit mixed with more standard...evening fabrics is one of the ways American designers are...reinterpreting nighttime dressing this fall.

This fall, function is just as key to fashion as form, say the experts at WGSN Trend Forcasting and Analysis.

“There’s no question that the severe weather conditions across the globe are influencing designers this fall,” Senior EditorJaclyn Jones says. “The emphasis on outerwear that protects and shields in more substantial ways is one of the biggest ways we see this trend manifesting.”

Men’s Editor Matt Feniger says one of the most significant style statements for gentlemen in 2014 is also in outerwear.

“Textured coats, knits, brushing techniques on wools and new dye techniques on outerwear are one of the biggest stories in men’s fashion this fall,” he explained. “You’ll also see a return of the boot in the big way, not just for fashion but for navigating the type of conditions you’re seeing across the east coast.”